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F l a s h i d e a s 2011-2012 Gadis - specialists for large groups Since 1985 we are known as specialists for large groups... and we are proud to say that our commitment to this sector is well known and in high demand! Organising large events and groups with many participants requires a methodical approach, discipline, and experience... ...In 2010 we led several groups of over 200 people; we give each trip a special touch to ensure that clients have an experience they’ll never forget. Each destination had a custom-made itinerary designed to highlight the unique features of the chosen area, for example: the acrobatic horseback riders in Sardinia; the lunch aboard a galleon on the Venetian Lagoon; the spectacular show in Florence; the private tours of the gardens on the Riviera dei Fiori (Flowers Riviera); the Christmas markets organised exclusively for our clients in Tuscany; the activities in the Castle in the Euganean Hills; and many other surprises, all at reasonable prices. This last quality is paramount for a trip’s success: pricing that is affordable and competitive. If you’re planning events for your company or for your clients’ companies, we can work with you to develop optimal solutions for reaching our common goal: good sales and above all… satisfied clients!
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Toscana Puccini Festival Tour 150th Anniversary Open Air music and of Italy’s Reunification Tour of the capitals! 2011 is Italy’s 150th birthyear. Due to this important event, we suggest you a symbolic trip through the major stages, that led to the Italy’s reunification, travelling through the Italian capitals in the history: 1. Turin, capital from 1861 to 1865 2. Florence, capital from 1865 to 1870 3. Rom, Capital of Italy since 1870 Programme details 1 night HB in Turin area in hotel 1 night HB Montecatini Terme in a 3 Hotel 2 nights HB in Fiuggi in a 3 Hotel 3 halfday guided city tours (Turin, Florence and Rome)
Package price per person - 5 days
from € 150
emotions! An open-air lakeside theatre surrounded by the Apennines - is there a better setting than the festival in Torre Lago to enjoy opera? Enjoy the magic of Puccini’s music in a breathtaking coulisse located at the coast of the lake Massaciuccoli… Programme details 3 overnights with enlarged breakfast in a good 3 Hotel in Montecatini Terme 1 dinner at the hotel 1 entrance ticket for an Opera performance (numbered seats, sector IV) Period: mid July to end August
Package price per person - 4 days
from € 111
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Cote d‘Azur Menton Lemon festival 2011
Lombardia “Alla Scala” theatre: a dream within reach!
There must be a reason why the Lemon festival has been celebrated for so many years... During the 15 days festival an atmosphere of joy and fun prevails here, the city streets are full of people, colours, masks, traditional and modern costumes, music and art… Just go and you will be amazed at the festival! An exciting programme 3 nights HB with breakfast buffet at a good 3 hotel in the area between Alassio and Sanremo 1 welcome drink Salad buffet 1 full day escorted tour Monaco and Nizza 1 full day escorted tour Sanremo and Menton 1 standing tickets for the lemon festival in Menton and entrance ticket to the Bioves Gardens
The name alone is enough to evoke legends and emotions linked to music and ballet. All over the world, opera lovers dream about the chance to attend a performance at “La Scala”. Twenty productions, fourteen operas and six ballets: this will be the widest agenda of performances within the last 20 years. And this gives you just an idea of what will wait for you during this new season in the most famous and exclusive theater of the word: La Scala. Programme details 2 nights B&B with buffet breakfast in a 4 Hotel in the centre of Milan 1 guided city tour (3 hours) 1 “Brown” Gallery ticket for a performance
Package price per person - 4 days
Package price per person - 3 days
from € 129
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d‘Azur Circus Cote Festival in Montecarlo:
Lombardia The best New Year’s Eve package
enjoy a very special week-end! again on offer! Discover the exclusive Principality of Monaco to enjoy one night at the most important Circus Festival worldwide. An unmissable show by the best artists from all over the world who will show their amazing and breathtaking talent! Before the show, get enchanted by the glamour of Monaco and have dinner at the Cafè de Paris. The nice and comfortable 4 Hotel in San Lorenzo al Mare will then welcome you for a well deserved rest. Programme details 3 nights in the 4 Hotel Riviera dei Fiori in San Lorenzo Al Mare Welcome drink 2 dinners at the Hotel (3 courses Menu) Salads buffet 1 escorted tour to Monaco & Monte-Carlo by night 1 dinner at the Restaurant Café de Paris 1 entry ticket for the Circus Festival show in Montecarlo, “D” Sector 1 half day escorted tour to Sanremo
Period: 19 - 22 or 26 - 29 January 2012 Package price per person - 4 days
from € 252
Dinner on a 1930s historic train, with delicious food and musical entertainment. The route takes us from Milan (Monza) to Mantua, one of the most beautiful towns in Northern Italy, and includes the opportunity to sample Italian specialities. The package encompasses a show and breakfast on the return leg of the journey. A unique chance to experience the emotion of a trip back in time whilst enjoying the best that Italian cuisine can offer. Programme details 1 night HB+ 1 night B&B with late checkout in a 3 hotel near Milan 1 half-day guided tour of Milan 1 tour guide for the night of the 31st of December, with a short tour of Mantua Historic return train journey pulled by a classic locomotive Welcome drink and New Year’s Eve dinner (drinks included) on the train 1 bottle of spumante (0.375lt per couple) with rucksack and two plastic champagne flutes New Year’s Eve celebrations in Mantua’s piazza Light breakfast on the train
Package price per person - 3 days
from € 269
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Veneto What you missed out on... in Venice! In 2010 we successfully led several large tours of more than 180 people; among these was a trip to Venice, with lunch aboard a galleon gliding across the Lagoon. An unforgettable experience for your clients, and a perfect way to open or close the season! (min. 150 persons). Programme details 4 nights half-board in a superior 4-star hotel in Abano Terme Welcome cocktail Gift in each room: the smallest rose in the world 3 days with all-day experienced tour guides Tour of Venice with local guide Lunch on a galleon while touring the Lagoon, disembarking near Piazza San Marco Excellent selection of food and wine Delectable snack in a famous wine cellar in the Euganean Hills Entrance and tour of a Palladian villa Lord of the castle for a day: activities at the Bevilacqua Castle (mini-course in Gothic writing - tour of the Castle - archery) Wine tasting 4-course gala dinner A famous tenor
Package price per person - 5 days
from € 369 Veneto A night in the
Arena…
One of Verona‘s most famous sights is the giant Roman amphitheatre built in the 1st century AD in the city centre. This world’s third largest amphitheatre was once used as an arena for gladiatorial and wild animal combats. Enjoy at once the Arena with its 100 singers making up the choir, the blue sky, the stars… a unique experience! Programme details 2 nights HB with breakfast buffet at a 4 hotel 1 overnight stay with breakfast buffet at a 4 hotel on the day of the performance 1 guided city tour in Verona 1 entry ticket Arena di Verona, Category D/E
Package price per person - 4 days
from € 156
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Lazio Rome and the Colosseum by night During the warm Summer nights in Rome, discover the fascination of the eternal city and take advantage of the special evening opening of one of its most evocative monuments. The Colosseum always arouses extraordinary emotions among people who love Rome and its history. Every Saturday, from 20 August to early October (subject to change) from 21.00 to 24.00, it will be possible to visit the most famous amphitheatre of Antiquity and the Gladiatores exhibition to learn the secrets of gladiatorial art. Programme details 2 nights B&B in a central 4 Hotel 1 guided visit to the Colosseum by night Entrance ticket to Colosseum
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Sardegna What you missed out on… in Sardinia!
A fascinating island, well suited for trips to open or close the season. The largest group of 2010… 320 clients of an important Bavarian tour operator who celebrated the end of the season with us in Sardinia.. Programme details (min. 150 persons) Roundtrip overnight crossing in double-occupancy cabins with Sardinia Ferries 4 nights half-board in a 4-star hotel south of Olbia Traditional lunch, pasta & wine Guided tours to: Alghero - Orgosolo and Orosei Cala Gonone and the caves of Bue Marino by boat - Costa Smeralda, Sardinia’s Emerald Coast - the stunning scenic road from Arbatax to Dorgali A gala dinner with live entertainment: - the famous tenor Gino Pollazzi Package price per person - 3 days - dancing music with a band - the juggler David, holder of a world record Outstanding lunch with Sardinian shepherds Very important: city tax Rome not included and to Picnic featuring the famous Alghero focaccia be paid on spot. Musical duo playing Sardinian folk songs in traditional garb Lazio New Year’s Eve in Personalised materials with your own logo
from € 118
Rome... with a rucksack!
New Year’s Eve and a rucksack? No, it’s not what you think! You won’t end up spending the night in a sleeping bag; on the contrary, we’ll book you into one of the best hotels in Rome! The rucksack is only our gift to you... to help you celebrate! In the rucksack you’ll find two flutes, a bottle of spumante and one “panettone” to celebrate New Year’s Eve in some of Italy’s most beautiful piazzas. The open air shows that take place on New Year’s Eve are always interesting and well-worth seeing. Rome awaits you... with open arms! Programme details 3 nights B&B with enlarged breakfast in a 3 star hotel in a semi-central position in Rome 1 half day guided tour of Rome – approx. 3 hours 1 light dinner on Dec. 31st including drinks (½ l mineral water and ¼ l wine) 1 rucksack with 2 flutes, prosecco, one panettone and 1 city map A number of free events (concerts organized in many of the squares in Rome)
Package price per person - 4 days
from € 183 Very important: city tax Rome not included and to be paid on spot.
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Package price per person - 7 days
from € 384
Sicilia Almond blossom
Piemonte Italy’s gourmet paradise: Piedmont This region located in north-western Italy boasts the fascinating landscape of Langhe characterised by rolling hills, the mighty mountains of the Maritime Alps which separate Piedmont from France and the royal city of Turin, capital of the region, a great industrial centre but also a Baroque capital, offering a delightful traditional cuisine and worldwide renowned wines such as Barolo, Barbaresco and Dolcetto d´Alba. Welcome to Italy’s gourmet paradise. Programme details 4 overnights HB at a 3 hotel in the area of Alba/ Asti or Cuneo 1 full day guided tour Alba and Langhe region 1 full day guided tour Asti and Monferrato region 1 half day guided tour to Turin 1 wine tasting with snack Overnight in Cuneo area
Package price per person - 5 days
from € 229 Overnight in Alba/Asti area
Package price per person - 5 days
from € 315
Piemonte 3 Hotel Valentino - Acqui Terme
The festival for the almond blossoms was founded in 1934 in Naro. The goal was to boost the typical products from Agrigento and Sicilia. Count Alfonso Gaetani hat the idea when he saw the spectacle of the blossing almondtrees in the valley. He decided to move the festival to Agrigento due to the fact that the wider range of visitors might be better for the festival. Right from the beginning the festival was a home for many events and till today they got more and more. It became the meetingpoint of people and its succsess gets bigger and bigger due to the fact that the festival got famous all over the world (in February, every year). Programme details 3 nights HB with enlarged breakfast in a 3 hotel Welcome drink Assistance during the parade 1 halfday guide in Selinunt 1 wine tasting with a snack in Selinunt
The superior 3 Hotel Valentino is set in a quiet area surrounded by hills. The elegantly furbished facility renovated in 2006 boasts a conference room, a large terrace, a cafe and a restaurant. The hotel offers large luminous and comfortable rooms. The restaurant serves typical dishes from Liguria and Piedmont regions and has a large dining room particularly suitable for banquets. Distance from tourist towns: Asti 45 Km · Alba 63 Km · Turin 99 Km · Genua 73 Km. Programme details 4 HB with full breakfast buffet 1 Welcome‘s cocktail 1 Full day guide Turin and San Michele Abbey 1 Entry to San Michele Abbey 1 Full day guide Asti and Canelli 1 Visit to a dairy farm and cheese tasting 1 Full day guide Alba and Langhe 1 Visit to a wine cellar and wine tasting 1 Visit to a distillery and grappa tasting Overnight in Cuneo area
Package price per person - 4 days
Package price per person - 5 days
from € 128
from € 199
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Lombardia Beautiful
Lombardia
gardens of Northern Italy
A special trip just for women!
7 days just for flower and nature lovers. A tour through 3 different regions in Italy to discover the secrets of the most beautiful gardens of the Bel Paese: Villa Taranto, on the banks of Lake Maggiore, with its world-famous camellias and azaleas; Villa Melzi in the picturesque town of Bellagio, the pearl of Lake Como; the vast Parco Sigurtà with its 600,000 sqm just a few steps from Lake Garda... The trip offers a new landscape each day: the Italian gardens of the Borromeo Islands, Como, and Laveno with St. Catherine’s Hermitage, Villa Cicogna Mozzoni and Sirmione. Programme details 6 nights half-board in a good 3-star hotel on Lake Maggiore 1 night half-board in a good 3-star hotel in the northern Lake Garda/Trento region 6 days with a local guide, specialising in gardens and botany 1 transfer by boat to the 3 Borromeo Islands (Isola Bella, Isola dei Pescatori and Isola Madre) 1 entrance to the palaces and gardens of Isola Bella and Isola Madre 1 ferry ride Intra-Laveno 1 cable-car ride (R/T) from Laveno to Monte Sasso del Ferro (1,200 m) 1 transfer by boat from Laveno to Santa Caterina 1 guided tour of St. Catherine’s Hermitage 1 entrance and guided tour of Villa Cicogna Mozzoni in Bisuschio 1 cable-car ride to Monte Mottarone 1 entrance to the Giardino Alpinia 1 half-day guided tour of Como 1 transfer by boat (R/T) from Tremezzo to Bellagio 1 entrance to Villa Melzi di Bellagio 1 entrance to Villa Taranto 1 half-day guided tour of Sirmione 1 entrance to Parco Sigurtà
What activities do women like most? Definitely shopping and cooking. Italy and its great culinary traditions and Milan as the fashion capital of the world can satisfy these passions… 3 days dedicated to shopping in the most famous shops in the world and to cooking and learning how to prepare several delicious regional dishes. Programme details 3 nights bed and breakfast in a 3- or 4-star hotel in downtown area of Milan 1 half-day guided tour of downtown Milan (including audio headsets inside the Cathedral) 1 accompanied afternoon and evening of shopping and cocktails in Milan 1 full-day guided tour of the Borromeo Islands and a cooking class on Lake Maggiore 1 cooking class, including a recipe book and a certificate of participation 1 dinner in a traditional Milan restaurant 1 half-day guided tour Como and the Silk Museum Trip to the Foxtown outlet centre in Mendrisio (more than 160 important brand shops)
Package price per person - 8 days
Package price per person - 4 days
from € 429
from € 119
Package price per person - 4 days
from € 204 Lago Maggiore at a great price! Take advantage of the mild temperatures on Lake Maggiore to start up or close out the season: This is a great opportunity to organise a special trip at an unbeatable rate! 4 days of relaxation in one of the most beautiful lake areas in all of Italy.. Programme details 3 nights HB in a 3 Hotel at Lake Maggiore 1 full day guided tour Lago Maggiore 1 transfer (R/T) by boat to Isola Bella and Isola dei Pescatori
Veneto Wellness in the Asiago High Plateau A welcoming centre immersed in the nature of Valsugana, Asiago High Plateau. Gallio is a delightful and renowned summer and winter resort only 4 km from the chief town of Asiago. A particularly evocative corner is the Madonna del Buso Sanctuary, built around 1830, destroyed during the Great War and later rebuilt - and still today the destination for a great many faithful. The hotel enjoys a green setting with 45 rooms boasting all modern comforts: telephone, mini-bar, safe, Satellite TV, bathroom with shower or tub. The restaurant serving excellent cuisine, generous buffet breakfast (coffee, milk, tea, fruit juices, chocolate, croissants, biscuits, plum cake, jam tart or apple pie, muffins, biscuit-bread, cereals, bread, jam and marmalade, nutella, ham, speck, cheese , eggs, bacon, fruit) and the fitness centre complete the offering. From 15 March, April, May, September, October and November for stays from Sunday to Thursday. Programme details 4 nights HB with buffet breakfast, menu choice 1 welcome cocktail 1 dinner with tasting of typical products Access to the swimming pool with whirlpool and outdoor solarium Entrance to “Percorso Acqua” (sauna, bio-sauna, Turkish bath, tepidarium, kneipp, ice cascade, emotional showers, disintoxicating herbal infusion in the relaxation area) Aquagym and morning gymnastics 1 cervical massage 1 back massage Evening entertainment
Package price per person - 5 days
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The finest garEmilia/Liguria Parma Toscana Tuscan cook Veneto dens in the Veneto and Cinque Terre ing: yes, I can! A trip hallmarked by beauty and harmony to discover some of the most evocative corners of this region that always astonishes visitors. A delightful stay in a fine hotel in the surroundings of Lake Garda and a series of enchanting visits... Programme details 7 nights half board with buffet breakfast in a fine 3 Hotel, North/East area of Lake Garda 1 four-course farewell dinner in the Hotel, water and wine included 1 Full Day tour leader for excursion to Borghetto and the Sigurtà Garden Park 1 Full Day tour leader for excursion to Padua and Walled Towns 1 Full Day tour leader for excursion to Salò and Isola del Garda 1 private boat from Salò to Isola del Garda (R/T) 1 guided visit to Isola del Garda 1 aperitif on Isola del Garda 1 entrance to Sigurtà Garden Park 1 guide to Padua 1 entrance to the Botanical Gardens in Padua 1 guide for Verona 1 entrance to the Giusti Gardens in Verona
Harmony between Food and Culture in a tour to discover the wealth of the territory between EmiliaRomagna and Liguria. An itinerary revealing the artistic and gastronomic treasures of Parma and the flavours of the Ligurian Riviera in the enchanting setting of Cinque Terre. Perfect equilibrium between land and sea. Programme details 3 x B&B in 4 Hotel near Parma, rich breakfast 1 dinner at the hotel 1 “flavours of the earth” dinner at a restaurant in the historic centre of Parma 1 “flavours of the sea” dinner at a restaurant in Cinque Terre Full-day guided tour of Parma Guided visit to factories and producers of: Parmesan cheese · Parma Ham · Lambrusco wine - with tastings of renowned products from Emilia Guided-tour of Cinque Terre La Spezia-Monterosso train Ferry from Monterosso to La Spezia
Package price per person - 4 days
from € 177
Package price per person - 8 days
Toscana FIT Holiday in Tuscany – On the road
from € 299
An introduction to the Tuscan cooking with recipes for everyone, easy to reproduce at home. Overnight in a nice 16th century Villa and during a five days cooking class learn the secrets of the Tuscan cooking culture. This is just the beginning: more than this is waiting for you on this travel into the typical Tuscan cooking world, accompanied by a professional Chef! (min. 15 Pax) Programme details 7 Nights HB in a 4 Hotel Villa near Montecatini Terme Rich Breakfast Buffet Welcome drink with Aperitif, Soft Drinks and warm Appetizers, Music in the evening 4-Course-Dinner with choice and Appetizers, Salad and Desserts on Buffet, per day 1 typical Tuscan 5-Course-Menu Dinner based on what have been learnt during the cooking classes 1 Candlelight Dinner with different kind of wines explained by a professional Sommelier 5-days cooking class (see the program) with cooking equipment 5 light Lunch tasting the self-cooked courses 1 Apron with personalised company logo and Chef’s hat 1 certificate of participation English speaking Tour Leader i.e. interpreter
with friends and family
Package price per person - 8 days
from € 499
Let you charm by one of the most beautiful but still unknown regions of Italy.... History, nature, hospitality and fun. This is Emilia Romagna. Last but not least the cosiness and the Italian cuisine, of course! Next to a party evening at the hotel, an original afternoon in a rural estate is waiting for you... alla salute!!! Programme details 3 nights on half board wit enlarged breakfast in a 4 Hotel Reggio Emilia/Modena area 1 evening with music at the hotel 1 half day guide Bologna 1 wine tasting at the traditional market “Mercato di Mezzo” in Bologna 1 full day tour guide ‘Modena and the wine road’ 1 half day guide Modena 1 visit to a balsamic vinegar cellar 1 cheese tasting
Tuscany - The inland is a tapestry of beautiful rolling countryside, olive groves, vibrant culture and superb landmarks to visit and explore. Dreaming of a summer vacation in the wonderful Tuscan countryside and looking for an apartment or a nice villa in Tuscany? Well the answer is certain yes! Have a look at our proposal and immerse yourself in her charms, “living” in Tuscany and relaxing with beautiful Spa treatments! Programme details 1 Week Accommodation in a 2-room apartment (bedroom + living room with kitchen & sofa bed) 1 Wine tasting (2 Red and 1 White wines), snack 1 Dinner “Toscanissima” at the Restaurant Corte Francigena Wellness treatments package: 1 Sauna · 1 Turkish Bath · 1 Whirlpool · 1 Face massage (20’) · 1 hands treatment (35’) 1 Foot massage with peppermint balsam (20’) · 1 Body massage with olive oil (30’) 1 towels and bedclothes change and apartment Cleaning in the middle of the week Final cleaning
Package price per person - 4 days
Package price per person - 8 days
from € 139
from € 287
Emilia Emilia Romagna, what a passion!
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Toscana Stop to permits!!! Visiting Tuscany, one of the most beautiful regions of Italy, without any bus-permits nightmare. A path worked out to avoid them and a package offering you one already included! Last but not least, a stay in two hotels with 100% rate by Holidaycheck... do not lose this opportunity, let yourself be surprised! Hotel La Pigna - Marina di Pietrasanta (100% rate by Holidaycheck) Dates 2011: 01 - 16.04 + 25 - 31.05 + 30.09 - 17.10 + 20 - 25.10. Hotel Andreaneri - Marina di Pietrasanta (100% rate by Holidaycheck) Dates 2011: 27.03-28.04 + 02 - 15.05 + 23.0910.10 + 12 - 31.10. Programme details 4 nights on half board with breakfastbuffet 1 half day guide Florence with meeting point in Scandicci Tramway Scandicci - Florence Santa Maria Novella (about 20 minutes) and back 1 full day tour guide Carrara and Pietrasanta Tasting of Lardo di Colonnata (an extraordinary bacon) with 1 glas wine 1 full day tour guide Viareggio and Lucca with an official city guide 1 Gadis bus permit for Lucca
Package price per person - 5 days
from € 135
Lazio Rome, eternal city Roma is always worth a visit; above all for whom loves culture, history, traditions, costumes and gourmet cooking! There is something for every taste... A stay in the eternal city to live unforgettable moments at extraordinary prices! Good 3 Hotel in the center of the EUR area in Rome. Hotel with restaurant and coach parking space.
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from € 33 Good 4 Hotel in the EUR area in Rome, with welcoming common areas. Hotel with restaurant and coach parking space.
Price BB per person
from € 38
Umbria the best of the Lazio Tourist tax Rome! Italian cuisine Tourist tax Rome 2011: starting January 2011 1st, a new tourist tax concerning all hotel categories, accommodation facilities and museums of the city of Rome has come into effect! Accommodation in 1-2-3 Hotels, apartments, bed and breakfasts, guesthouses, farm holidays and camping areas € 2,- pppn for max. 10 consecutive nights. Accommodation in 4-5 Hotels € 3,- pppn for max. 10 consecutive nights. Visits to city museums
€ 1,- added to the ticket entrance fee Use of tourist services such as boats for the navigation on the Tiber river and sightseeing buses:
From € 1,- to € 3,- p.p. Terms of payment: the guests will pay the amount directly at the reception at the hotel or at the entrance in the museums.
Lazio Tour - Fiuggi and the land of the Giants
Explore Umbria, with its beautiful hill towns, its flavors and culinary heritage, enjoying the tastes of natural ingredients. Give way to the fragrance of the local products of its soil! Programme details 4 nights half board with breakfast buffet in the good 3 Hotel El Patio in Corciano Dinner with particular Menues to discover the “Italian Flavours”: · TUTTA PASTA (long, short and filled Pasta) with English service (eating until you drop!!!) · TUTTA CICCIA (meat) with French Service accompanied by flavouring kind of bread · TUTTA PIZZA Big choice of Pizza · TUTTA VERDE just vegetables, from hoeurs d’oevre to the Dessert!
Package price per person - 5 days
from € 124
Marche Fabulous Marche Casa Oliva and Montefeltro
Welcome to Ciociaria! A land with 800,000 years of history, culture and tradition. This is a tour through history and legend to discover ancient prehistoric remains, such as the Acropolis at Alatri, megalithic city walls built using the polygonal technique and known as cyclopean walls. After lunch in a restaurant where the walls are 3000 years old, the tour continues to Fumone that hosts the highest hanging garden in Europe, at 800 metres above sea level. Next day there is a visit to the magnificent Abbey of Montecassino, the famous Benedictine monastery, and then a stop in Arpino, the birthplace of Cicero, where the first example of a lancet arch can be found. On the third day there will be a trip to Tivoli to see the world famous Hadrian’s Villa, the imperial villa which the Emperor Hadrian had built between 118 and 138 AD.. Programme details 4 nights HB in a 3 Hotel in Fiuggi 2 full day guided tour (Alatri/Fumone and Montecassino/Arpino) 1 half day guided tour Villa Adriana in Tivoli 1 lunch in a local restaurant serving typical food
A charming and curious mini-tour through the Montefeltro region. It’s an ancient region rich in history, traditions and culture. Thanks to its mountain and hill shape, it boasts the presence of many strongholds and castles, some of them among the most beautiful ones in Italy. The exploration of these enchanting and timeless lands combines perfectly to a stay in an authentic medieval mansion surrounded by walls, renovated and then turned into an “albergo diffuso”, a new concept of hospitality. (min. 20 - max 30 pax). Programme details 3 nights half board drinks and coffee included Buffet breakfast Use of the swimming pool (from end of May till middle of Sept.) 1 entrance to the wellness centre 1 half day guided visit Urbino 1 half day guided visit Mondavio, Orciano and Cartoceto. 1 half day guided visit Pergola and Cagli 1 typical lunch in a farm in Orciano 1 oil and typical products tasting in Cartoceto
Package price per person - 5 days
Package price per person - 4 days
from € 149
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Marche/Abruzzo
Abbeys, medieval towns and historical villages Famous abbeys, ancient villages and historical monuments will act as the setting for an authentic “plunge into history” where age-old medieval crafts, such as lace-making, will be revealed. This tour through the southern part of the Marche starts from Ascoli Piceno and arrives in the splendid medieval town of Lanciano, in the heart of the Abruzzo region, all accompanied by opportunities to taste typical local products, but leaving free time for shopping and a little relaxation too. Programme details 1 nights HB at a 3 hotel, Macerata area 4 nights HB at a 3 hotel, Montesilvano area 1 full-day guided tour Ascoli Piceno, Offida und Poggio di Bretta 1 lunch at a restaurant in Offida serving typical local dishes with an exhibition of lace making 1 coffee break with pastries at the historical caffè Merletti in Ascoli Piceno 1 tasting of Ascoli-style stuffed olives and wine at Poggio di Bretta 1 full day guided tour Atri und Castelli 1 aperitif & appetisers in Atri, “Bar del Teatro” 1 full day guided tour Lanciano and Fossacesia 1 tasting of extra virgin olive oil at Fossacesia
Package price per person - 6 days
from € 253
Puglia
Apulia Temptations
Discover an exclusive area from an artistic, scenic and mostly gastronomic viewpoint… Apulia like any other region can offer exquisite food in atypical but incredibly charming settings. Taste local dishes in a “Trullo”, visit Castellana’s grottos and give in to the deadly sin of gluttony in Polignano a Mare: in this historical village overhanging the sea you will enjoy the best hand-made ice cream all over Apulia. After the beautiful Bari, have lunch in a “masseria”, where a dairyman will show you the mozzarella making, try it hot! Proceed to Matera, enchanted by the Mediterranean scrub alternating olive trees, and arrive in Cisternino to taste the meat baked in a wood stove of a wellknown butchery. Travel with us and treat yourselves to this Apulian temptation! Programme details 3 nights half board + 1 night B&B including enlarged buffet breakfast in a 3 superior hotel
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Bari- Savelletri area. 1 full day guided tour (Alberobello, grotte di Castellana e Polignano a Mare) Lunch in a Trullo in Alberobello Ice cream break in Polignano a Mare 1 full day guided tour Bari Lunch in a masseria with mozzarella making show 1 full day guided tour Matera and Martina Franca Dinner in a typical butchery in Cisternino
Package price per person - 5 days
from € 198 Campania Hyper Active Bike tour of Cilento National Park Crossing the Cilento on a bicycle is like moving in slow motion through a fairy tale: pedalling along, you can savour every corner, fragrance, colour, and landscape of this amazing, protected reserve. This trip is for those who love the sport of cycling but who want the full experience of learning about the history, art, and archaeology of this ancient and untouched land. (This programme is designed for expert and in-shape cyclists - less challenging itineraries are available upon request) Day 1: Arrival at the agriturismo Il Forno Antico (Italy Bike Hotels), about 8 km from Palinuro. Day 2: San Severino and the Gola del Diavolo (“Devil’s Throat”) Day 3: Palinuro and Marina di Camerota Day 4: San Mauro la Bruca - Velia - Ascea - Pisciotta - San Nicola Day 5: Massicelle - Futani - Cuccaro Vetere - Novi Velia Monte Gelbison Day 6: Breakfast at the hotel and return Programme details 5 nights half-board at the agriturismo “Il Forno Antico”, including drinks (¼ litre wine and ½ litre water) Packed lunches and beverages included Experienced cycling guide for each day of the entire trip (roughly 1 every 15 people) Medical support for the entire trip Laundry facilities for gear and a washing area for bicycles Olive oil tasting at the agriturismo Wine tasting at a wine cellar in Foria di Centola Buffalo mozzarella tasting at a local dairy in Velia
Package price per person - 6 days
from € 410
Campania Sorrento and
the Gulf of Naples
On this trip you will be accommodated on the enchanting peninsula of Sorrento. From here you will visit the worldwide renowned archaeological site of Pompeii where you will travel back in time hundreds of years. The second day will be dedicated to Napoli, with its small alleys and the multistory houses. Further on we go the the Vesuvio (1300m), who is called “The fear and proud of Napoli”. During the next day you can further explore the Amalfi coast and do some shopping in Positano, renowned for its multitude of small handicraft shops. On the last day you will have some leisure time to relax or to take the opportunity to join an optional tour to Capri. Programme details 4 nights HB, 3 hotel, Sorrent Peninsula area 1 half day escorted tour Pompei 1 full day escorted tour Naples & Vesuvio 1 full day escorted tour Amalfi Coast Limoncello tasting
Package price per person - 5 days
from € 153 Walk up to the Sicilia crater’s edge ...but be careful not to burn your feet! A journey that will appeal not only to hiking enthusiasts, but also to everybody who is interested in nature and adventure. Explore Sicily’s three remaining active volcanoes and get close to the crater of the worldfamous mount Etna to admire the lava flows created by its last eruption. On the dream-like Aeolian Islands, climb to the top of the volcano, shrouded by sulphurous clouds. And our grand finale means that, after climbing Stromboli, you will be watching its fiery lava streams from the sea at night, whilst eating spaghetti on a boat. Programme details Boat transfers for the journey programme 2 nights HB with enlarged breakfast in a good 3 Hotel set in the verdant landscape of Etna’s feet 2 nights HB with enlarged breakfast in a good 3 Hotel in Lipari 1 half-day excursion with cable lift on mount Etna, up to 1,900 metres 1 boat excursion for the half-day walk on Vulcano with a local guide 1 boat excursion for the half-day walk on Stromboli with a local guide 1 spaghetti dinner on the boat
Package price per person - 5 days
from € 319 7
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Sicilia 100% fresh sicilian juice All the beauties of Sicily blended together in a tour to discover spots, colours and flavours of the biggest island of the Mediterranean. An anticlockwise tour, starting north-west from Palermo and Erice, and then down to Marsala, renowned for its wines. Visit Selinunte, a strip of the Ancient Greece coast, located in the south part of the island full of temples, sanctuaries and fortifications. Continue along the east coast, then stop in Siracusa, one of the greatest cities of Greek origins and end your trip north-west in Catania, at Etna‘s foot. Not only glimpses of places rich in history and colours, like the turquoise of the sea and the intense yellow of the sun, but also a direct impact with Sicilian flavours: full-bodied wines, almond pastries, extra-virgin olive oil conserved food, a light lunch in a citrus plantation based on typical products and an amazing fresh orange juice! Let yourself be seduced... Programme details 5 Nights HB with enlarged breakfast and Programme as follows: 1 Night HB in 3 Hotel Palermo area Half day guided tour Palermo Excursion to Erice (without local guide) with “Pasta di mandorle” (almond pastries) tasting 1 Night HB in 3 Hotel Marsala area Wine tasting Half day guided tour Selinunte 1 Night HB in 3 Hotel Agrigento area Half day guided tour Agrigento Olive oil conserved products tasting 1 Night HB in 3 Hotel Siracusa area Half day guided tour Siracusa Half day guided tour Catania Light lunch in a citrus plantation Fresh Sicilian orange juice 1 Night HB in 3 Hotel Giardini Naxos area
Package price per person - 6 days
from € 255
Sardegna Hiking tour of Sardinia Throw yourself body and soul into a discovery tour of Sardinia that will take you off the beaten track... between the sky, the sea and the mountains! Programme details Assisted transfer from airport to hotel and back Bus rental for the whole tour 3 nights half board with enlarged breakfast in Orosei area 4 nights half board with enlarged breakfast in Santa Teresa di Gallura area Hiking guide for the following programm: 2nd day: full day hiking on the highest summit of Supramonte - 3rd day: walking excursion along the beaches of the Biderosa Natural Park - 4th day: Costa Smeralda, Beachwalking with Flair - 5th day: on Garibaldis track, walking on Caprera Island, ferry Palau-Maddalena-Palau for Bus and passengers included - 6th day: walking excursion Capo Testa, Luna Valley and Santa Teresa - 7th day: walking excursion on Monte Limbara, the roof of Gallura region
Package price per person - 8 days
from € 494
Sardegna Unforgettable springtime Thanks to the island‘s wonderfully mild climate, a holiday in Sardinia is a veritable pleasure, particularly in the spring, when everything is in bloom. The mild sun will shake off your winter blues and reawaken your spirit of enterprise. You have your own choice of transport: ferry or plane. Terms : April and May (except bank holidays) Arrival by bus Night ferry Livorno-Olbia/Golfo Aranci-Livorno by inside double cabin 4 nights half-board with extended breakfast in the 4 Hotel Li Corbezzoli, Ottiolu 3 full-day guided tours
Package price per person - 5 days
from € 299
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Arrivals by plane Assisted transfer from airport to hotel and back 4 nights half board with extended breakfast in the 4 Hotel Li Corbezzoli, Ottiolu Bus from day 1 to day 5. 3 full-day excursions
Package price per person - 5 days
from € 279
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Tour Italia Nostalgia tour: tracking your first Italian emotions A dive into the past to feel the emotions of your former trips to Italy again: from the first time at Garda Lake, walking around enjoying an ice cream, to your initiation into the Italian gastronomy… Then come along the Tuscan memories, the gentle slopes of Montalcino and Montepulciano: when did you first taste a good glass of Italian red wine? Driving through Perugia, Assisi and Orvieto you head to Rome, the city of “the sweet life”, and to its surroundings : how many emotions do occur to you? Jump back to youth, when your spent your first summer holidays lying on the beaches of the “Romagna coast”, and sweep away the melancholy with a tasteful Piadina (flat bread) matched with a fine Lambrusco wine! Travellers will have to note down all their sensory flash-backs on a memo book because, at the end of the tour, the best text will be rewarded! Programme details Ice cream break at Garda Lake 1 night half board with enlarged breakfast in Garda Lake area Half day guided tour Parma Visit and Parma ham’s tasting in Parma area Wine tasting & snack in Montepulciano (2 wines) 2 nights half board with enlarged breakfast in Chianciano Terme Visit of the chocolate Museum with tasting Half day guided tour Orvieto 3 nights half board with enlarged breakfast in the Albani hills area Half day guided tour Ancient Rome - 3 hours (Roman Forum und Coliseum from outside) - in the afternoon visit of Frascati (without guide) Half day guided tour Rome Vatican - 4 hours 1 night HB with enlarged breakfast in Rimini area Tasting with snack ( Piadina and Lambrusco wine) Visit of san Marino (without guide)
Package price per person - 8 days
from € 299 HEAD OFFICE Località Bra 1 18021 Borgomaro (IM) IT T. +39 0183 5481 F. +39 0183 548222 Other offices near Verona, at Lake Maggiore, in Tuscany and in Rome.
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